Joint Supplement Question...

Posted : 12/7/2007 6:35:05 PM

I would need a little help :) One of my dogs is on the joint supplements -

8 In 1 Excel Pet Joint Ensure Plus

Ingredients per tablet:
Glucosamine 500mg
Chondroitin 400 mg
MSM 100mg
Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C) 25mg

Dosage:
Up to 25 lbs-1 tablet daily

Right now the company that makes those supplements replacing them with another version of it, which has different proportions in it, that I and my Vet like less, so I'm looking for something that will have the same or similar stuff in it, I would consider any brand there is as long as it would have same stuff included. I would love to get the Cosequin, but from what i saw they only make their stuff for the dogs of over 25 lb., and my baby is only 6 lb. Besides i don't they have any with MSM. Again, i would want to get something that has same Vitamin proportions or something very close to it. Could any of you advice me on any joint supplements similar to these? Thank you very much in advance :)

outdoorschik

Posted : 12/7/2007 7:30:26 PM

I use Glyco Flex III with similar proportions

janet_rose

Posted : 12/8/2007 4:17:40 AM

outdoorschik
I use Glyco Flex III with similar proportions

http://www.glycoflex.com/faq-canine.php

Our original Glyco-Flex® III formula contained 600 mg of Perna canaliculus , 1,000 mg of Methylsulfonylmethane, 500mg of Glucosamine HCl, 10 mg of elemental Manganese, and 25 mg of Vitamin C as Calcium Ascorbate in a chicken flavored chewable tablet scored down the middle for use in smaller animals.
The New Glyco-Flex® III contains 600 mg Perna canaliculus , 1,000 mg of Methylsulfonylmethane, 1,000 mg of Glucosamine HCl, 100 mg of Dimethylglycine, 10 mg of elemental Manganese, 25 mg of Vitamin C in the form of Calcium Ascorbate combined with Vitamin E, Selenium, Glutathione, and Grape Seed Extract. The New Glyco-Flex® III is a chewable smoke flavored tablet that has been scored down the middle.

janet_rose

Posted : 12/8/2007 4:32:05 AM

Healthy Joints Glucosamine/Chondroitin/MSM
http://www.petnutritionproducts.com/products/dogs/Glucosamine_Chondroitin_MSM.asp

Glucosamine Hydrochloride . . . . . . . . .500 mg
Chondroitin Sulfate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400 mg
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM). . . . . . . . .50 mg
Calcium Ascorbate (Ester-C). . . . . . . . . .50 mg
Zinc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 mg
Manganese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 mg
Copper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 mg

janet_rose

Posted : 12/8/2007 5:39:03 AM

It looks like you can still get 8 In 1 Excel Pet Joint Ensure Plus formula you like on eBay (link). There may be other eBay sellers.

It is also available here. Be sure to verify the expiration date before ordering.

PomMommy

Posted : 12/8/2007 12:59:37 PM

Janet_Rose, do you think it is safe to order them on Ebay, I was a bit wary to, I was wondering if any of you got any Supplements on Ebay? Thanks so much for the replies.

P.S. I know that some stores still have them even in my area, but if they don't make them anymore, they will still run out, and i would have to find something to substitute it with. I have enough for now....but, I can't stock up with them forever if they aren't being made anymore, thats why I was looking for the substitute.

Cassidys Mom

Posted : 12/8/2007 1:18:24 PM

I use this powdered supplement: http://www.springtimeinc.com/product/131/2

It also comes in a chewable tablet form.

janet_rose

Posted : 12/8/2007 1:26:07 PM

PomMommy
do you think it is safe to order them on Ebay, I was a bit wary to, I was wondering if any of you got any Supplements on Ebay?

I haven't needed to order supplements on eBay, but I would if I needed a product and the seller had a very good satisfaction rating (at least 99% on a minimum of 500 purchases). You would be ordering a sealed product that doesn't have a big enough market to make it worth counterfeiting.